In that case, these Luxury Jones boots are way ahead of the trend curve. You can’t get any more Western-inspired than these handcrafted, one-of-a-kind boots which are all upcycled from old cowboy boots:

Luxury Jones boots

The shafts on these cowboy boots have been turned down for a more modern style and were then wrapped with ...Read more »]]> WWD reports that the ankle boot, summer and fall 2011′s most popular boot silhouette, will be taking on a more Western-inspired look for this spring and summer.

In that case, these Luxury Jones boots are way ahead of the trend curve. You can’t get any more Western-inspired than these handcrafted, one-of-a-kind boots which are all upcycled from old cowboy boots:

Luxury Jones boots

The shafts on these cowboy boots have been turned down for a more modern style and were then wrapped with leather belts, buckles, fabrics, necklaces, coins, rings, studs, tassels and all manners of embellishments to create that charming yet cool mismatched look. And when they say that “each boot is different” they really mean it — not only are the boots and the embellishments found vintage, but each boot’s design has its own unique variations and was applied by hand.

The boots in the above picture are from Free People while the ones in the picture below are from Solestruck. Can you even find a pair of these Luxury Jones boots that look like each other?

Luxury Jones boots

These Luxury Jones boots retail for $438.00 at Free People while they’re $399.95 at Solestruck. Quite expensive for cowboy boots (or any boot, really) but unlike most unattainable shoes, at least these Luxury Jones boots inspire you to create your own upcycled boot. It’s easy enough to turn down the shaft on an old pair of boots and decorate them with belts that you’re not using anymore.

But not everyone has the time, skills or resources to do that so these boots are understandably selling out and selling out fast. If you find yourself even just liking a pair, better buy them right away because someone will surely snatch these up quick. Yes, the price may have you thinking twice about these boots now but you won’t even blink once you see how well these go with skinny jeans, maxi dresses, cut off denim shorts and all of your other warm-weather staples.

Cobra Society Zeus wool and leather thigh high boots in black olive, $1,195.00

We’ve already covered the Steve Madden knockoffs of the lower versions of these Cobra Society boots and now, the thigh high versions have got their very own.

Check out this Caballero boot from Steve Madden’s “artisan” sub-label ...Read more »]]> You all know how hot the blanket boot trend is for this upcoming spring/summer season. You also all know that it all started with this groundbreaking boot design from the Cobra Society Fall 2011 debut capsule collection:

Cobra Society Zeus wool and leather thigh high boots in black olive, $1,195.00

We’ve already covered the Steve Madden knockoffs of the lower versions of these Cobra Society boots and now, the thigh high versions have got their very own.

Check out this Caballero boot from Steve Madden’s “artisan” sub-label called Freebird by Steven, which undoubtedly copped the look of the Cobra Society Zeus boots down to the diamond pattern on the fabric-paneled shaft:

Freebird by Steven Caballero fabric and leather thigh high boots in black, $498.00

I almost always enjoy look-for-less versions of popular boot styles but I’m on the fence on this one. Alex Davis of Cobra Society has managed to develop a really unique and distinct design aesthetic for herself and I feel like it was just stolen from her through the knockoffs.

She’s also just an up-and-coming designer who had to do all the researching, manufacturing, down to sourcing the special handwoven Kilim rugs from the female rug artisans in Morroco’s Middle Atlas Mountains herself. Steve Madden didn’t even give her a chance with this one. And their knockoff version can’t even be considered inexpensive either.

Am I just overdramatizing this or do you also think that Steve Madden crossed a line with this one?

The Cobra Society Zeus thigh high boots are $1,195.00 at Net-A-Porter. You can find the Freebird by Steven Caballero thigh high boots for $498.00 at Free People.

Kourtney and Kim got together for a midday lunch date at a friend’s house. They then went their separate ways with Kourtney hitting a few stores to pick up a gift for a friend’s birthday party later that afternoon.

Kourtney Kardashian heads to a friend’s birthday party after going shopping and lunching with ...Read more »]]> Fresh from visiting sister Khloe in Dallas, Texas, Kourtney Kardashian was seen spending some more quality time with her more famous sister Kim in Beverly Hills, California last Friday.

Kourtney and Kim got together for a midday lunch date at a friend’s house. They then went their separate ways with Kourtney hitting a few stores to pick up a gift for a friend’s birthday party later that afternoon.

Kourtney Kardashian heads to a friend’s birthday party after going shopping and lunching with sister Kim in Beverly Hills, California on January 27, 2012

For that relatively low-key day, Kourtney Kardashian brought out her pair of Koolaburra Jaden stiletto biker boots which was first spotted on her sometime late last year. These 5-inch stiletto boots aren’t what most of us would choose to wear on a kickin’ it back day but for someone who’s used to wearing sky-high heels like Kourtney, these probably feel like fuzzy slippers to her.

Well, these boots are lined with soft and luxurious shearling so maybe they do have a bit of a fuzzy slipper-like feel to them.

Just a little bit though because as you can see, these biker boots look nothing like fuzzy slippers. In fact, they could even be considered as lookalikes of the Burberry shearling-lined buckled booties which as many of you may know, are only the most sought-after Burberry boots since the Fall 2010 collection.

Koolaburra Jaden stiletto biker boots, $494.95

Wish we could say that these boots are look-for-less versions of the Burberrys but at nearly $500, sadly, they are not. They do however currently qualify for a 15% discount at Shoebuy‘s once a year winter clearance sale. Shop for these boots at Shoebuy, use the coupon code “SAVE15” at checkout and you’ll get your 15% discount.

If you can wait until Saturday, you just might be able to score these boots at a higher discount because Shoebuy almost always holds a 20% off sale on the weekends!

Credit: Pacific Coast News

Steve Madden was first to come out with a low-cost version of the Cobra Society Otto boots, this ‘Tolteca’ boot with higher stacked heel, ...Read more »]]> Those Cobra Society Otto boots we spotted on Jessica Alba in October has sparked a trend in boots in a major way. We knew that those Cobra Societys were going to be “It” boots. The fact that they already had a knockoff just about a month after their release shows just how hot and in demand they are!

Steve Madden was first to come out with a low-cost version of the Cobra Society Otto boots, this ‘Tolteca’ boot with higher stacked heel, an added buckled harness strap and a slouched-down style:

Steve Madden Tolteca boots, $189.95 at Nordstrom

Now we’re seeing distressed leather boots with patterned woven blanket inserts all over the place. Freebird by Steven recently came out with this ‘Caballero’ boot that comes closest to the look of the original Cobra Society Otto boots:

Freebird by Steven Caballero boots, $328.00 at Free People

But not all woven blanket and leather boots out there are trying to copy the Cobra Societys. Frye only used their old ‘Shirley’ boot style for this newest trend but the effect is totally new and fresh while still retaining its vintage appeal:

Frye Shirley booties in smoke, $368.00 at Endless

We also spotted the trend on this Bed Stu ‘Hacienda’ boot. Instead of a cowboy boot, Bed Stu used a lace-up boot and also used the woven blanket fabric panels on other places other than the shaft:

Bed Stu Hacienda lace-up boots, $248.00 at Free People

Expect to see more of this patterned woven blanket + distressed leather trend on boots for this spring 2012!

Just in case someone crazy someone out there says “no”, let me entice you with this banner and a teaser selection of boots you can get at this sale below:

As you can see, Endless is taking a nice 20% off on $100 orders of brand new arrivals at their website. This sale also isn’t just on boots — ...Read more »]]> I don’t even know why I’m asking if you want to get 20% off on new boots. I mean, who doesn’t? The question is practically rhetorical.

Just in case someone crazy someone out there says “no”, let me entice you with this banner and a teaser selection of boots you can get at this sale below:

As you can see, Endless is taking a nice 20% off on $100 orders of brand new arrivals at their website. This sale also isn’t just on boots — it’s on a selection of styles that are newly arrived, be it shoes, bags or accessories, both for women and men.

The select boot styles are, well, really select but it does include great finds such as this lovely canvas boot with a contrasting heel from Michael Antonio. This one comes in a  LOT of colors, many of them light and bright, so couple that with the canvas and you’ve got yourself one fine spring/summer knee boot:

Michael Antonio Sadira knee high boots, $79.00 less 20%

You’ll also find this cool-looking platform biker boot there. The platform is insanely thick but for some reason, it works with a biker style! :

ZiGiny Pardon Flat buckled platform boots, $99.95 less 20%

Lastly, here are some fun cowboy-style ankle boots. These are the kind of boots we saw a lot of celebrities wearing last summer 2011. Think they’ll still be a big hit this 2012? :

From L to R: Madden Girl Payge ankle boots, $49.95; Very Volatile Morongo booties, $79.99; Diba Can Dice ankle boots, $135.00

Check out the rest of the selection, ring up an order totaling $100 or more, and get 20% off on some newly arrived styles at Endless now!

Experimenting with a new rock style (perhaps inspired by new rock band lead singer beau?), Ashley Tisdale wore a Urban Outfitters City of Angels tee, an Alexander Wang leather vest and black cut off denim shorts for the salon appointment. She finished off her look ...Read more »]]> It seems like Ashley Tisdale wasn’t completely satisfied with what they did to her hair at the Byron & Tracey Salon last Wednesday because she was spotted checking in at the Andy LeCompte Salon the very next day.

Experimenting with a new rock style (perhaps inspired by new rock band lead singer beau?), Ashley Tisdale wore a Urban Outfitters City of Angels tee, an Alexander Wang leather vest and black cut off denim shorts for the salon appointment. She finished off her look with Chanel sunglasses, a yellow Balenciaga First bag, lots of piled-on accessories and these seriously eye-catching studded booties:

Ashley Tisdale leaves the Andy LeCompte Salon in Beverly Hills, California on January 5, 2012

Footwear choices like this from Ashley Tisdale is why we keep writing about her here on Boots4You!

Having featured her every week for a whole month now, Ashley Tisdale’s streak-continuing boots are these Jeffrey Campbell See Stars booties:

Jeffrey Campbell See Stars booties, $270.00 to $279.95

With those attention-getting silver star-shaped studs, you know that these are booties NOT to be shy in.

Pair these booties with you fave skinny jeans so you’d feel comfortable in them or an all-black outfit so they would really stand out. Or, like Ashley Tisdale, you could also match them with an edgy, rock-inspired outfit. The star studs, the stiletto heel and the block platform have already set the stage anyways — all you gotta do is take the spotlight!

The Jeffrey Campbell See Stars booties are $279.95 at Nordstrom. Although sizes are not complete, you can also get them a little cheaper at $270.00 at Karmaloop.

Credit: AKM

It’s the middle of winter and if you want to take advantage of the post-holiday sales, Shoes is the place to do some serious shopping. Their archives are brimming with fabulous knee-high boots, available their 2-day Boot Sale! These luscious shoes are getting an additional 20% off, just use the promo code BOOTSALE and you’re all set for the freezing ...Read more »]]> This sale has unfortunately ended, but you can still save 15% on everything at Shoes with promo code “YourNextShoes”. Happy shopping!

It’s the middle of winter and if you want to take advantage of the post-holiday sales, Shoes is the place to do some serious shopping. Their archives are brimming with fabulous knee-high boots, available their 2-day Boot Sale! These luscious shoes are getting an additional 20% off, just use the promo code BOOTSALE and you’re all set for the freezing January!

Cashia, $71.99, Fergalicious

For an urban-country flair.

Ariston, $141.55, Bandolino

High-class, knee-high leather boots.

Keaton, $199.50, Vince Camuto

Riding boots for comfortable, easy-going style.

Rossalyn II, $71.25, Ralph Lauren

Prim and proper rain boots for trudging through snow, hail or sleet.

Limit, $151.99, Fergie

Western chic with a bit more attitude and heels.

Check out Shoes for more amazing boots and booties for less!

The sale items Shopbop has already marked a considerable 50% and 70% off? Get an EXTRA 20% off on them at this sale! There are also items marked 30% off, a discount which already gives sizable savings even without the extra 20%. Majority of the items included are from the Fall/Winter season which in our opinion makes this sale even better because the cold weather isn’t letting up anytime soon as far as ...Read more »]]> Help Shopbop make space for their Spring/Summer new arrivals by shopping their latest sale:

The sale items Shopbop has already marked a considerable 50% and 70% off? Get an EXTRA 20% off on them at this sale! There are also items marked 30% off, a discount which already gives sizable savings even without the extra 20%. Majority of the items included are from the Fall/Winter season which in our opinion makes this sale even better because the cold weather isn’t letting up anytime soon as far as we can tell.

Use the coupon code “EXTRA20” at checkout to get that extra 20% discount. This sale is for three days only and ends on Thursday, January 5 at 11:59PM PT!

As for boots and booties you shouldn’t miss, one of them is this Camilla Skovgaard zip-shaft wedge boot that can transform from a knee boot to a  mid-calf boot to a bootie with just a slide of a zipper:

 Camilla Skovgaard zip wedge boots, $682.50 — 30% off (was $975.00)

Another is this Alice + Olivia wedge bootie that Ashley Tisdale has been spotted traipsing around a lot in these days:

Alice + Olivia Java suede wedge booties, $197.50 — 50% off (was $395.00)

You also shouldn’t miss these Elizabeth and James Must platform boots which give you the option of wearing it with or without the leather harness:

Elizabeth and James Must platform boots, $416.50 — 30% off (was $595.00)

And these are just some of the boots marked 30% and 50% off. Check out the 70% off category and the rest of the stuff included in this sale at Shopbop!

The first pair I’d like to put in the spotlight is this ‘Unity’ stitched wedge bootie from Restricted:

Restricted Unity stitched wedge booties in taupe suede, $59.58 to $118.25 (was ...Read more »]]> I’ve been meaning to write about these two booties for the longest time now but celebrity boot spots, holiday sales and the holidays themselves got in the way. Because I waited so long, they have now been put on sale. I guess it’s a good thing that I waited so long then!

The first pair I’d like to put in the spotlight is this ‘Unity’ stitched wedge bootie from Restricted:

Restricted Unity stitched wedge booties in taupe suede, $59.58 to $118.25 (was $129.95)

For some reason, I was on a goth style kick during the holidays. The Christmas season is a strange time to be digging the darker side of things, but the stitched up, sewn together look of these booties really appealed to me (and so did the similarly stitch-detailed Alexander Mcqueen horn heel t-strap pumps).

I love how the stitches circle along the sides of the booties. Even more that the stitches run the entire length of the front and the back of the booties. The double buckled straps only add to its “Frankenstein-held-down-on-a-gurney” look. These details look even more macabre on the brown and black leather version of these booties — you can go to Amazon to check out their fashionably frightful appearance.

This second boot, the ‘Ashbury’, is in the exact same style of the ‘Unity’ but manages to look completely different:

Restricted Ashbury stitched wedge booties in black/blue, brown/purple and natural/black, $76.44 to $100.05 (was $109.95)

Isn’t it amazing how a bit of patched up style turns this bootie from scary to rustic? The different-colored suede and the zigzag stitches only remind me of a patchwork quilt, completely erasing any likeliness to goth. It is the same style boot though, down to the double buckled straps and the 1 1/2″ platform and the 4 1/2″ wedge heel.

Both boots have got their own appeal but which one calls to you more — the ‘Unity’ or the ‘Ashbury’?

You can shop for both the Restricted Unity stitched wedge booties and the Restricted Ashbury stitched wedge booties at Amazon. You can find the brown/purple color of the ‘Ashbury’ at Heels.

From all of us here at Boots4You: HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May you all have a blessed, bountiful and BOOT-iful year 2012.

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